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Snip "The problem is that whenever I retrieve the anchor/rode from
depths of about 30' and deeper , essentially putting a load of a certain
weight or greater, the chain will intermittently jump out of the gipsy
and thrash until it regains a grip on the chain. The deeper the
retrieval, the greater the load the bigger the problem. Below 60 feet
unusable. I anchor in the 50 feet range regularly."
Sounds like you don't have a windlass gypsy calibrated to your chain-
exact match is important. I had the exact same issue with the SL that
came with my boat. Finally dumped the damn thing- it makes a great
doorstop. Love my Maxwell! Must be something about those Kiwis and
anchors...
Ron Barr
Lady Brookhaven Hatteras LRC 42
Presently lying RI Yacht Club, Narragansett Bay, RI
KB1LFX
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